According to ARS 25-319, “the court may grant a maintenance order for either spouse if it finds that the spouse seeking maintenance: Factor #1 “The spouse seeking maintenance lacks sufficient property to supply for his/her reasonable needs.” The law does not explicitly define what constitutes “sufficient property,” but the courts have provided some guidance. It […]
What does a Third-Party mean? A third-party is a person who is not the child’s legal parent; this can include grandparents, other relatives, or even family friends. This person can complete a petition to obtain legal decision-making authority (custody) over a minor child. For the Court to consider the petition for 3rd party rights to […]
When a child lives in conditions that threaten his physical and mental condition, anyone close to him can petition that his parents be deprived of their rights. Grounds for Parental Termination in Arizona Arizona Revised Statute §8-533(B) provides the following grounds for termination: The parent abandoned the child. The parent neglected or abused the child. The […]
Utilizing Mediation in Family Law Cases Family law cases can be stressful and emotional. When the end of a relationship is involved, not to mention minor children’s lives, emotions are bound to get involved. However, it is not always the best idea to take a case before a judge and put everyone through lengthy litigation. […]
Going through any family law matter can be a stressful and confusing situation. Unless someone has been through the situation before, that person may not know where to start. Below are 5 questions to ask your divorce lawyer, a few tips to help guide someone going through this situation, and hopefully help them know what […]
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